To kick things off, I came across this really cool custom Ziro the Hutt figure.

They did a really nice job for just painting an existing figure. Link_________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:27 pm

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SidiousThrawnKnight

Joined: 07 Feb 2012Posts: 358Location: USA

Some cool ones that I've ran across are:

TPM-VC2012: Darth Sidious (of course)

R2D2-Kenner-'95 or '96. Has a hole in the top of the dome covered by a thin piece of blue plastic, when light shines on the hole his optical lense 'glows'

Unknown R2 unit-Kenner '90s-has orange markings. His dome is transparent so that you can see all the gizmos inside of it.

Goofy as Darth Vader-This one is a Star Wars tie-in that I bought at Walt Disney World.

I just realized I don't have a vintage Y-Wing. Now I kind of want one._________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:12 pm

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Caedus_16Master

Joined: 15 Apr 2008Posts: 4770Location: Korriban

When did a bloody Nom Anor figure come out!? This guy is everywhere!!

_________________Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

A better question would be: why does the vonduun crab armour look like a Batman suit? Instead of, you know, crabs._________________I am a Star Wars fan. That doesn't mean that I hate or love Jar Jar. That doesn't mean I hate or love Lucas, or agree or disagree 100% with him. That doesn't mean I prefer the PT over the OT, or vice versa. That doesn't mean I hate the EU, or even love all of it (or even read all of it). These are not prerequisites. Being a man is not a prerequisite. Being a geek is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that I love something about Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan.

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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:03 am

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Caedus_16Master

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He looks like Batman, yes, but its better than the other Vong figure we have out. That one had a suit that looked completely mechanical. This looks closer to his armor from Crimson Empire._________________Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:42 pm

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SidiousThrawnKnight

Joined: 07 Feb 2012Posts: 358Location: USA

This guy was released at the last half of 2011._________________"Study art...", said Thrawn.

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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:02 pm

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Leia OrganaPadawan

Joined: 15 Apr 2012Posts: 9Location: Alderaan

I don't really have all too much in the way of SW merch aside from books (and my much-loved R2-D2 laundry hamper), but Kotobukiya is releasing a Jaino Solo statue later this year that I already want badly. No actual images yet, but the concept art is pretty gorgeous.

Leia O: I saw that Jaina a long time ago and was wondering what was happening with that, you should keep up posted.

here's a couple customizers I follow on FB that do amazing work:

Sith-Fire30 Creations

Stronox Custom Figures

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:22 pm

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Leia OrganaPadawan

Joined: 15 Apr 2012Posts: 9Location: Alderaan

Leia Organa wrote:

I don't really have all too much in the way of SW merch aside from books (and my much-loved R2-D2 laundry hamper), but Kotobukiya is releasing a Jaino Solo statue later this year that I already want badly. No actual images yet, but the concept art is pretty gorgeous.

Update!

BBTS just today released an image of the actual Jaina figure. It's so pretty! Thought I would share for any of you interested. Click on the [link] to see!

The face is a little too ... anime for my liking, but in general it looks pretty good._________________I am a Star Wars fan. That doesn't mean that I hate or love Jar Jar. That doesn't mean I hate or love Lucas, or agree or disagree 100% with him. That doesn't mean I prefer the PT over the OT, or vice versa. That doesn't mean I hate the EU, or even love all of it (or even read all of it). These are not prerequisites. Being a man is not a prerequisite. Being a geek is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that I love something about Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan.

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:04 pm

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Corellias DreamKnight

Joined: 03 Apr 2012Posts: 105Location: UK

I'm slightly boggled by how far apart her breasts are - they're practically under her armpits.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:10 am

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Mara Jade SkywalkerAdministrator

Joined: 15 Feb 2008Posts: 5681Location: Beyond Shadows

Bahahaha. Didn't even notice that one. Someone else pointed out the logo mistake on her helmet, as well. Ah, well. It's a pretty nice statue all the same._________________
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